Jacob Leonard

JACOB LEONARD IDAHO FALLS, ID - Jacob Levi Leonard, 26, returned to his heavenly home on January 27, 2005, after being struck by a car in Las Vegas, Nevada January 26, 2005. Jacob was born May 20, 1978, in Guam to James F. and Ronnie Tharp Leonard. He is the eighth child in his family of six brothers and five sisters and holds the family record for birth weight at 10 lbs. 14-1/2 oz. He was one hefty, but gorgeous baby boy! Jake grew up in Guam, Idaho, and Utah. He loved playing with his brothers and sisters and just being one of the gang. He excelled at skateboarding, playing basketball, football, and baseball, where he was a proud member of the All Star Team. He also loved bowling, tennis and racquetball with his Dad and brothers. In addition to sports, Jake loved music and played the trumpet in Mr. Brickey's sixth grade band. He further developed his musical talent by learning to play the acoustic guitar with his brothers and friends; then went on to include the bass guitar with a record-making band. He also became a superb tiling craftsman and his work exists in many cities of the United States. Jake is remembered by loved ones as a hard worker who was quick to lend a helping hand. We will also remember his beautiful blue eyes, his freckles, his easy-going manner, his willingness to forgive, his laughter, his eagerness to share, his smile, his ability to make us laugh and his kindnesses to each of us. He will be dearly missed by each of his family, friends, and the love of his life, Carrie Jones. Jake is survived by his father and mother, brothers and sisters, Shiree, Tiffany, Sasha, Tyler, James, Jared, Jonathan, Joshua and Anjalique, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Bridget, and his maternal and paternal grandparents. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 1, 2005, at the Wood Chapel of the Pines, 273 North Ridge Avenue, with Bishop Brian McLain of the Rigby LDS 11th Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends Tuesday for one hour prior to the services at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park under the direction of Wood Funeral Home.